All Roll Calls
Yes: 86 • No: 33
OklahomaSB 171Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate
State government; commissioning of peace officers; directing the Commission of Public Safety to commission peace officers in conjunction with the President Pro Tempore of the Senate or the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Effective date.
Sponsored By: Todd Gollihare (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Capitol security staff gain police powers
Beginning November 1, 2026, the Commissioner of Public Safety, with the Senate leader or House Speaker, can commission up to two members from each chamber’s security team as state peace officers. Each commissioned officer must be certified as a full-time peace officer. These officers have the same arrest, search, and law-enforcement powers as other state officers and can serve civil papers. Their authority is limited to the Capitol building, grounds, and parking lots, and only while on official duty.
Commissioner may limit or revoke commissions
The Commissioner of Public Safety sets the rules for these commissions. The Commissioner can limit their scope and can suspend or revoke a commission for any reason. A commission ends if the officer leaves service or moves off the security team. These officers are not employees or agents of the Department of Public Safety, and the Department is not liable for their actions.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Todd Gollihare
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Kyle Hilbert
Republican • House
Todd Gollihare
Republican • Senate
Brenda Stanley
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/5/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 8
House vote • 4/29/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 72 • No: 7
House vote • 4/22/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 7 • No: 0
House vote • 4/22/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 8
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 8
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
Emergency
Yes: 0 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/11/2026
5/12/2026SenateSent to Governor
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
5/6/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
5/5/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 38 Nays: 8
5/5/2026SenateHAs adopted
5/5/2026SenateHAs read
4/29/2026SenateEngrossed, signed, to Senate
4/29/2026HouseReferred for engrossment
4/29/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 72 Nays: 7
4/29/2026HouseRemove Senator Kirt as principal Senate author and substitute with Senator Gollihare
4/29/2026HouseGeneral Order
4/29/2026HouseEmergency removed
4/22/2026HouseCR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Rules Committee
4/22/2026HouseReferred to Rules
4/20/2026HouseWithdrawn from Government Oversight Committee
4/20/2026HouseWithdrawn from General Government Committee
4/20/2026HouseReferred to General Government
4/1/2025HouseSecond Reading referred to Government Oversight
4/1/2025HouseFirst Reading
3/31/2025HouseEngrossed to House
3/31/2025SenateReferred for engrossment
3/27/2025SenateMeasure and Emergency passed: Ayes: 36 Nays: 8
3/27/2025SenateTitle restored
3/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/6/2026
Amended And Engrossed
4/29/2026
Floor (House)
4/22/2026
House Committee Report
4/22/2026
House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill
4/22/2026
Engrossed
3/31/2025
Floor (Senate)
2/20/2025
Senate Committee Report
2/19/2025
Introduced
12/30/2024
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